Dominance in the Central Division has proved hard to hold onto in recent years, with different teams taking the reins every few years. It was the Pacers, the Pistons, then the Cavaliers, but with the recent offseason signings, is this division finally the Bulls'? Let's take a look at how each of these five teams look heading into the 2010-2011 season and try to figure out how they will end up.
Chicago Bulls
Key Additions: Carlos Boozer PF, Kyle Korver F, Ronnie Brewer G
Key Departures: Kirk Hinrich G
After finishing the season with a pedestrian 41-41 record, the Bulls set their sights on LeBron, Wade, and Bosh, ultimately losing out on all three. However, Carlos Boozer (19.5 PPG, 11.2 RPG) isn't exactly the worst fall-back signing a team has ever made.
A solid addition to the frontcourt, Boozer should be a perfect compliment to Joakim Noah, who had made a big statement last year and has shown the potential to be a dominant center. With Rose budding (no pun intended) into one of the premiere point guards in the game, everything seems to be coming together for this young Chicago team.
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